Leadership

Backpack Exchange: Nathan Smith Appointed COO To Scale Global Crypto Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Backpack Exchange announced the appointment of Nathan Smith as Chief Operating Officer, reinforcing its leadership structure as the company accelerates global expansion of its regulated, on-chain financial platform.

Morgan Lewis: Three-Partner Tax Team Added In New York To Expand Global Tax Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Morgan Lewis announced that it has added a three-partner tax and transfer pricing team in New York, strengthening its capabilities in international tax planning, controversy, and cross-border transactions. The group includes Julia Medynskaya, Daniel Rosen, and Brendan Sponheimer, along with principal economist Joshua Nixt.

TerraClear Appoints Eric Rombokas As Director Of Robotics And Hardware

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

TerraClear, an agricultural automation company focused on turning field data into actionable insights, announced the appointment of Eric Rombokas as Director of Robotics and Hardware. The move comes as the company accelerates development of its autonomous systems for large-acre row crop operations.

Morgan Lewis: Paris Expansion With Five-Lawyer International Trade And Investigations Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Morgan Lewis has expanded its Paris office with the addition of a five-lawyer international trade and investigations team, strengthening its capabilities across sanctions, export controls, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, ESG, and cross-border investigations.

Argand Partners: Gerald Lizzo Promoted To Vice President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Argand Partners has promoted Gerald Lizzo to Vice President, marking his latest advancement since joining the firm in 2023.

Jolt Capital: Tara Akhavan Appointed As Value Creation Partner To Drive Portfolio Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Growth-focused private equity firm Jolt Capital has appointed Tara Akhavan as Value Creation Partner, effective May 1, 2026. Based in Montreal, she will join the firm’s newly established value creation team, working closely with portfolio company executives to enhance performance, define and execute growth strategies, accelerate go-to-market initiatives, and support international expansion.

Clyde & Co: Bangkok Expansion With Three-Partner Team And 15 Lawyers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Global law firm Clyde & Co has expanded its Bangkok office with the addition of three partners and 15 lawyers and staff from DLA Piper, strengthening its disputes and corporate capabilities across Southeast Asia.

White & Case: Norman Röchert Joins As Partner In Germany

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Global Technology Industry Group with the appointment of Norman Röchert as a partner in Germany, strengthening its capabilities in advising technology-focused clients and investors.

Baker McKenzie: Nathaniel Halvorson Joins As Partner In Washington, DC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Baker McKenzie has announced that Nathaniel Halvorson has joined the firm as a partner in its International Trade Practice in Washington, DC, strengthening its bench at a time of heightened global trade enforcement and policy shifts.

Clifford Chance: Adriana Zhan Joins As Partner To Accelerate US Tax And Private Capital Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Global law firm Clifford Chance has strengthened its corporate, private capital, and M&A tax capabilities with the addition of Adriana Zhan as a partner in its Tax, Pensions and Employment group. Based in New York, Zhan’s appointment is aimed at accelerating the firm’s strategic expansion of its transactional platform in the US market.

Vestmark Appoints Freedom Dumlao As Chief AI Officer To Lead Platform-Wide AI Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Vestmark announced that Freedom Dumlao has been appointed Chief AI Officer, expanding his responsibilities while continuing to serve as Chief Technology Officer.

Latham: John McGaraghan Joins As Data And Technology Transactions Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP announced that John McGaraghan has joined the firm’s Bay Area offices as a partner in its Data & Technology Transactions Practice, strengthening its capabilities in advising technology-driven companies on complex intellectual property, licensing, and commercial matters.